The Captain’s Daughters by Benita Brown is a historical family saga and romance that is set in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the late 1800s. Romance, heartache and family secrets form the basis upon which the story is built. The captain’s daughters are two sisters that are very different from each other. Josie, the elder, is sensible, artistic and kind while Flora, the younger sister is tempestuous, selfish and a great beauty. Josie worries about Flora, but she never quite imagines the trouble and danger that Flora will eventually bring to the family. The romances are kept more to the background with Flora finding a wealthy man who wants to pamper her and take care of her and Josie finds herself drawn to a handsome American who somehow seems familiar to her.

The Captain’s Daughters is a book that has been sitting on my shelf for years, and although quite predictable, it was a pleasant and enjoyable read. I am happy to have finally read it and that I can now move it along. ( )